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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.8
How did the roles of Napoleon Bonaparte and Otto von Bismarck contrast in consolidating their respective nations?
Both used similar tactics of diplomacy, alliances, wars, and political manipulation to unite their countries.
Napoleon secured his rule through peaceful negotiations with European powers, whereas Bismarck relied on aggressive expansion strategies.
Napoleon used military conquest to expand French influence while Bismarck utilized diplomacy and warfare for German unification.
They both gained power by overthrowing established monarchies in their countries.
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